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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
7
Commissioner Murphy calls a luncheon at Boston City Club for engineers of firms with street permit applications in the past two years. The aim is to plan a schedule for conduits tunnels pipes and other installs so that unnecessary street openings are avoided once permanent surfaces are laid.
Miss Mary Denny of Brookline and Dr Edwin Everett Jack of Back Bay married yesterday at the Denny home. Rev Abbot Petterson officiated. the bride was given away by her brother Dr Francis P Denny. Dr Frederick J Jack served as best man. The groom's brother is a Harvard trained physician.
The no license forces began a citywide push to make Boston dry in 1917. Morgan Memorial and the Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League organized 30 street rallies reaching thousands with dry arguments. Two trucks with 20 men each toured the South End, led by Rev. Dr. Edgar J. Helms and Rev. William M. Gilbert.
Two campaign trucks toured Boston from Castle square and Hollis Street stopping at Tremont Pleasant Shawmut Dover and other intersections. Rallies featured male chorus singings of Brighten the Corner and 20 minute programs. Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League speakers held separate street rallies across the city from Charlestown to Hyde Park.
An ad extols Musterole as a clean white ointment with mustard oil that penetrates a sore throat and congestion. It claims quick relief for bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and various pains. It emphasizes suitability for children and notes it may prevent pneumonia.
The ballot today centers on wet versus dry in 17 Massachusetts cities. Last week 15 cities voted, shifting four to no-license. Today Attleboro Beverly Everett Lynn Malden Medford Melrose Newburyport Newton Revere Somerville Woburn go dry. Chelsea Chicopee Lawrence Lowell Worcester went wet last year.
Boston liquor forces were warned by the Massachusetts Liquor League and the Trades' Union Liberty League to avoid molesting no-license street rallies. The Trades' Union League will address labor meetings nightly starting tonight, with the league pledging to defend supporters and counter anti license pressure from church groups.
Woburn voters face a tight mayoral contest among Wilford D. Gray William A. Henchey and James H. Kelley with no license advocates aiming to extend a decadelong dry streak. Council candidates total sixteen for eight seats and school committee nominees are unopposed Dr. Fred O West Everett P Fox and Mrs Sybil Trull. An alderman per ward will be chosen with eight at large.
Urged by Rev. Alexander Mann Trinity Church rector the Trinity Club with about 150 members voted to support the no license effort. The club will work to win adherents for the dry cause and act to promote prohibition.
Boston may vote dry next Tuesday and Chelsea clergymen lead a no-license push. Extra Eye Opener editions have been mailed to voters while churches and private homes held prayers tonight. Clergymen and volunteers will be at polling places to advocate no license.
The Boston Post compiles the city’s yes and no license votes at each municipal election since 1881. It notes no blanks were recorded before 1900 and that prior to 1881 the license question was not on ballots.
Thomas Murphy, 45 years a Weld family coachman and 20 years head coachman for Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee at Faulkner Farm in Brookline, retired yesterday. A farewell at the Brandegee mansion featured an oil portrait, a favored horse Nip, and a carriage presented by Mrs Brandegee, with colleagues giving a leather bag.
Judge Braley dismissed Murphy's writ to reverse a Dorchester Court ruling that ordered Storrs Durkee Frank McInnis and Bliss Robinson reinstated. The officials had been ousted when Edward Murphy, public works commissioner, abolished their positions.
Washington reports indicate all members of President Wilson's Cabinet, possibly except Attorney General Gregory, will remain after March 4 when his second term begins. Officials say McAdoo Houston and Baker may face questions of resignation, while Burleson Daniels Lansing Wilson are expected to stay. Redfield retirement rumors were denied. McAdoo himself denied any intention to resign amid persistent rumors.
The Argentine government plans a 5 percent ad valorem export duty. The move, reported via cable to the First National Bank from Buenos Aires, would affect wool and leather exports, key South American goods, with Boston and New England noted as major import areas.
Milford Alexander, 14, was killed in North Belgrade Maine when a shotgun propped against a hay rack was accidentally knocked over. The gun discharged and the shot struck him in the head while he was doing evening chores.
Billy Sunday announced himself to Paymaster A Hovey King at the Charlestown navy yard and toured the rope walk machine shop chain shop and shipbuilding shop with Lt John C Hilliard and Captain William R Rush officials escorted him through the yard.
Billy Sunday visits 60 plus ships at the yard, dines with Lt Cmdr Courtney aboard O'Brien, inspects Rhode Island, and signs the Constitution guest book. Sailors cheer him on along the waterfront while he plays catch and chats. The feature includes an ad for Pinex cough syrup with instructions and guaranteed satisfaction.
A general alarm blaze at Anastos and Chakalis bakery near Fourth and Spruce streets Chelsea caused extensive damage estimated at 10 000. The fire spread to a rag shop adjoining the bakery with disputes over the start. Four teams and harness destroyed several horses burned one seriously. Firemen took half an hour to control the fire after two alarms.
Ambrose Gammage aged 58 of Saratoga Street East Boston died at Relief Hospital from injuries after a 30 foot fall into the hold of the steamship Birmingham tied up at the Atlantic Works dry dock on Border Street East Boston last Saturday.
A simple remedy claim states that persistent dry or hoarse coughs are quickly ended by the preparation. The report emphasizes rapid relief and ease of use for sufferers seeking a fast remedy.
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